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Partial Demolition: Four DIY Tips for Handling the Home Renovation Process
17 May 2018

If you are planning on demolishing part of your home for a renovation project, you should think about engaging qualified demolition contractors. In general, demolition can be overwhelming and time consuming even if you are planning on knocking down a small section. However, if you have some time and intermediate construction skills, you might be able to handle the work without professional assistance. This choice will allow you to reduce your total renovation expenses. Here are practical tips for handling partial house demolition.

Obtain Essential Permits

You should not begin your demolition before obtaining the appropriate permits from the relevant local authorities. Typically, demolition and renovation are intrusive structural processes which will generate a lot of noise and debris. In addition, the work will change the original structure of the house significantly. Therefore, the project cannot proceed at you own discretion. You should inquire about the permits required through an experienced contractor, or you can simply contact the local council.

Disconnect the Utilities

You should remember to turn off your utilities before beginning the demolition. This process is necessary even if you feel certain that the utilities will not be affected by the work. This precaution can prevent disasters from occurring in your home. Ideally, you should disconnect the water supply, the electrical connections and the natural gas. Remember, a simple oversight can lead to major problems such as gas or electrical fires.

Consider Deconstruction

You should avoid using your sledgehammer for the entire demolition process. It can be tempting and exciting to swing your heavy tools and knock down everything on your path to renovations. However, the satisfaction will be short lived. Where possible, you should deconstruct instead of demolishing. This process involves taking the structures and features in the house apart carefully without damaging them. This choice will allow you to salvage some construction materials for reuse. You can also sell the items for recycling.

Clear the Debris

The demolition process will generate a lot of debris and general waste. Simply speaking, you will need to handle the old and damaged building materials even if you choose to deconstruct the house. Therefore, you should make arrangements for the collection and disposal of the waste. If the volume of the materials is low, you can obtain a bin from a waste management company. Alternatively, you should hire a suitable dump truck for the handling of the rubbish.

If you are uncertain about any issue during the partial demolition, you should consult a demolition contractor for expert advice.

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Having building work carried out on the building you use to run a business can be very stressful. However, it doesn't need to be this way. By working closely with the contractors, you can ensure that they follow the designs and plans and that they only use the highest quality materials. When I had to call in a team of contractors to work on my office block, I was super worried. However, the team of construction guys were really great and they actually took the time to explain exactly what they were doing and why. I hope this blog is helpful.

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